This is not Saddam Hussein versus the United States, ... This is Saddam Hussein versus the United Nations. |
This is the first concrete way of translating what happened in Dayton, ... For the first time in three-and-a-half years the Security Council is able to take action on resolutions that have something to do with the peace process rather than working with a war situation. |
This reflects the importance of the upcoming vote on China trade, |
Those coming home tomorrow represent, I believe, the very best of America, ... They were typical of the extraordinary people who protect our interests and promote our values in American diplomatic outposts around the world. They deserve our gratitude and their families our support and prayers. |
Time and time again, Milosevic has taken half steps to avoid the consequences of his actions, ... NATO will be overhead and next door. |
Time is no longer an ally of this process, it has become an adversary. |
To America's friends and allies abroad, I say that the future depends on our keeping our commitments to each other, ... We live in an era without power blocs in which old assumptions must be re-examined, institutions modernized and relationships transformed. |
to live a decent, normal life. |
to talk foreign policy in the plainest possible language with the American people, so that each and every one can understand the stake he or she has in our American foreign policy process. |
To understand Europe, you have to be a genius - or French. |
to work actively to end the violence and maintain calm. |
Today the peace process is in danger -- not because of the people of the region and not because they do not desire peace, but because leaders have failed to take the actions required to realize the possibilities of peace, |
Today, I am announcing a step that will enable Americans to purchase and import carpets and food products such as dried fruits, nuts and caviar from Iran, |
Unfortunately for the Iraqi people, instead of meeting these requirements, for six years, Saddam Hussein has lied, delayed, obstructed and tried to deceive, |
Unless the commitments necessary to end the violence are carried out in a way that is sustainable and mutually reinforcing, it will be difficult for the parties to change the realities on the ground, |